Peter Curtin’s primary focus is on patent litigation, although he also has experience in Lanham Act cases and various complex general litigation matters. Mr. Curtin has considerable experience in pharmaceutical/ANDA patent litigation, and also has a breadth and depth of experience in cases involving software, telecom, chemical, industrial processes, medical device, mechanical/electrical and business method patents.

Mr. Curtin offers his clients a realistic, thoughtful, and thorough assessment of the strengths and weaknesses in each case and the clients’ likelihood of success, including the costs and benefits of litigation. He brings outstanding litigation skills and experience, from writing and legal analysis to trial strategy and courtroom advocacy, as well as a sophisticated understanding of patent law and its interaction with FDA and antitrust law.

Significant Matters

Mr. Curtin has appeared in many federal trial courts. His recent patent cases include representations of a candy manufacturer and a well-known coffee company in disputes over their manufacturing processes, as well as a patentee of income tax software including an automatic download feature. Mr. Curtin has also litigated multiple ANDA cases involving 'block-buster' prescription drugs, and trademark litigation between major technology publishers. He has represented a major medical device manufacturer in patent litigations over cryosurgical and electrosurgical devices and methods, as well as an inter-broker dealer accused of infringing a patent on methods of computerized auctions for securities trading.

Mr. Curtin gained significant criminal trial experience early in his career while serving as a military prosecutor and as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina. In those roles he prosecuted cases ranging from first degree murder to drug conspiracy, property crimes, and military offenses.

Activities

Mr. Curtin is the Senior Warden of Grace Episcopal Church, and volunteers for and actively supports a number of charities in the DC metropolitan area.